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Horse profile

Bearly Legal (IRE)

13yo gelding (at last run, Mar 2019) · Last trainer Karl Thornton · Last owner Sean Thornton
by Court Cave (IRE) out of Fair Size (IRE) (Jurado)
42 runs · 19 courses · from Mar 2012
As at 4 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 3 Mar 2019 — 2,802 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Mar 2019 · 4th of 4 5 wins · 5 courses Last raced off OR 105
KTB Profile

Bearly Legal (IRE) is 5 from 42. Hasn't won since Jan 2016. Last raced off 105, 24lb below the career-high mark.

Based on 42 archived runs · updated 4 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance OR ↓ 24lb off peak
Official rating105↓ 24lb off peak
105 97–129

KTB Speed and Rating

KTB Speed

Best recent Speed 121 the best of the last 3 graded (A or B) runs · Down Royal, 1 Sep 2017

How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →

Jumps 11 figures · best 121B · median 78
GoingRunsBestMedianSince 4 Nov 2025
Soft5121B70—
Good483B78.5—
Good to Soft1———
Heavy1———
DistanceRunsBestMedianSince 4 Nov 2025
2m5f – 3m7121B79—
Over 3m483B61.5—

Of 18 runs looked at, 7 have no figure: did not complete (6) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).

KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 11 figures from 18 runs · as at 3 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast

KTB Rating

Best recent KTB Rating 104C the best of the last 3 rated runs · Down Royal, 4 Nov 2017 Official rating 105 at the last run, 3 Mar 2019

What the horse achieved in each race, in pounds on the official-rating scale, from the weight carried, the lengths beaten and the race's own level solved across the archive — never the market, never the official rating as a starting point. The headline is the best of the horse's last three rated runs on that code — its best recent day. The KTB Rating on a racecard is a different reading of the same figures: the level the horse has been running to, an average of up to its last six runs with the latest counting most, so the two can differ. A, B or C on a run is how much known form was in that race. What this means →

Jumps 35 figures · best 130A · median 110
GoingRunsBestMedianSince 4 Nov 2025
Soft13130A107—
Good9125A112—
Good to Soft8125A107—
Heavy5123A114—
DistanceRunsBestMedianSince 4 Nov 2025
2m5f – 3m15130A109—
2m1f – 2m4f12125A113—
Over 3m7115A102—
1m5f – 2m1———

Of 42 runs looked at, 7 have no figure: did not complete (or a non-runner row) (7).

KTB Rating v1 · batch 3 Oct 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 35 figures from 42 runs · as at 4 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast

Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.

Run style is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.

Pedigree intelligence

Sire
Court Cave (IRE)

Progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 7,953 runs since Aug 2008 (553 horses).

Weakest on heavy going: 6.8% from 937.

GoingRunsWinsSRvs sireThis horse
Firm200%−10.1—
Good to Firm2332812%+1.9—
Good3,03234311.3%+1.22 from 12
Good to Soft1,44916111.1%+11 from 9
Soft2,2292049.2%−0.92 from 14
Heavy937646.8%−3.30 from 7
Standard (AW)7134.2%−5.9—
Distance (all codes)RunsWinsSRvs sireThis horse
6f – 7f2414.2%−5.9—
1m – 1m1f1300%−10.1—
1m2f – 1m4f7111.4%−8.7—
1m5f – 2m1,7911699.4%−0.70 from 1
2m1f – 2m4f2,85629510.3%+0.24 from 12
2m5f – 3m2,52826510.5%+0.41 from 18
Over 3m6707210.7%+0.60 from 11

Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Aug 2008 · as at 3 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast

Dam
Fair Size (IRE) (Jurado)

1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.

ProduceRunsWinsWin tripsBest grade
Napier (IRE)50——

Record by conditions

GoingRunsWinsSR£1
Soft 14 2 14% +3.00
Good 12 2 17% +0.00
Good to Soft 9 1 11% −5.25
Heavy 7 0 0% −7.00

ClassRunsWinsSR£1
Class 4 6 3 50% +9.75
Class 3 2 0 0% −2.00
Class 2 2 0 0% −2.00
Class 1 1 0 0% −1.00

CourseRunsWinsSR£1
Leopardstown 6 1 17% +5.00
Down Royal 6 0 0% −6.00
Fairyhouse 4 0 0% −4.00
Limerick 4 1 25% +2.00
Aintree 3 0 0% −3.00
Cork 3 0 0% −3.00
Punchestown 3 0 0% −3.00
Roscommon 2 0 0% −2.00
Sedgefield 1 0 0% −1.00
Cheltenham 1 0 0% −1.00
Gowran Park 1 0 0% −1.00
Bellewstown 1 0 0% −1.00
Perth 1 0 0% −1.00
Bangor-on-Dee 1 0 0% −1.00
Carlisle 1 1 100% +2.75
Leicester 1 1 100% +5.00
Ludlow 1 0 0% −1.00
Musselburgh 1 1 100% +5.00
Tipperary 1 0 0% −1.00

DistanceRunsWinsSR£1
2m5f – 3m 18 1 6% −7.00
2m1f – 2m4f 12 4 33% +9.75
Over 3m 11 0 0% −11.00
1m5f – 2m 1 0 0% −1.00

JockeyRunsWinsSR£1
Mr J C Barry 16 3 19% −0.25
Donagh Meyler 10 1 10% +1.00
David Mullins 2 0 0% −2.00
Brian Hughes 1 0 0% −1.00
Miss A B O'Connor 1 0 0% −1.00
James O'Sullivan 1 0 0% −1.00
Mr L J McGuinness 1 0 0% −1.00
Sam Twiston-Davies 1 0 0% −1.00
A E Lynch 1 0 0% −1.00
Robbie Colgan 1 0 0% −1.00
Ambrose McCurtin 1 0 0% −1.00
Ger Fox 1 0 0% −1.00
Mr N McParlan 1 0 0% −1.00
Graham Watters 1 1 100% +5.00
Mr D J Benson 1 0 0% −1.00
E J O'Connell 1 0 0% −1.00
Conor Maxwell 1 0 0% −1.00

HeadgearRunsWinsSR£1
Tongue tie 32 4 13% −5.25
None 9 1 11% −3.00
Tongue tie + blinkers 1 0 0% −1.00

SeasonRunsWinsSR£1
2019 2 0 0% −2.00
2018 5 0 0% −5.00
2017 8 0 0% −8.00
2016 8 1 13% +3.00
2015 7 2 29% +2.75
2014 8 1 13% −2.00
2012 4 1 25% +2.00

TypeRunsWinsSR£1
Chase 27 4 15% −0.25
Hurdle 15 1 7% −9.00

Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.

Form

DateCourseRace PosBtn Wgt ORSpdKTB Jockey SP
2019 · 2 runs
03 Mar 19+18d Sedgefield Miles For Men Walk For Women Handicap Hurdle Class 4 · 3m3f · Good To Soft · 4 ran 4/4 32 11-10 10573C91C Brian Hughes 14/1
13 Feb 19+46d Fairyhouse Ireland V Britain (Q.R.) Challenge Handicap Chase (0-109) 2m7½f · Good To Yielding · 13 ran PU/13 — 11-10 106—— Miss A B O'Connor 33/1
2018 · 5 runs
29 Dec 18+43d Leopardstown Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-123) 2m5f · Good · 11 ran PU/11 — 10-12 113—— James O'Sullivan 33/1
16 Nov 18+182d Cheltenham Markel Insurance Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase Class 3 · 3m1f · Good · 11 ran PU/11 — 10-1 117—— Mr L J McGuinness 125/1
18 May 18+34d Aintree Smarkets Handicap Chase Class 2 · 3m1f · Good · 7 ran PU/7 — 10-3 122—— Sam Twiston-Davies 20/1
14 Apr 18+12d Aintree Betway Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Class 1 · 3m1f · Soft · 16 ran 12/16 6 10-0 12228C97C A E Lynch 50/1
02 Apr 18+149d Fairyhouse Fred Kenny Lifetime Service To Racing Handicap Chase 3m½f · Heavy · 16 ran PU/16 — 10-8 119—— Robbie Colgan 40/1
2017 · 8 runs
04 Nov 17+35d Down Royal Rainbow Communications Handicap Chase 3m · Soft · 11 ran 7/11 1 11-5 12270C104C Mr J C Barry 25/1
30 Sep 17+29d Gowran Park Kilkenny Rivercourt Hotel Handicap Chase 3m1f · Soft To Heavy · 7 ran F/7 — 11-4 122—— Donagh Meyler 12/1
01 Sep 17+55d Down Royal Hovis Handicap Hurdle (80-109) 2m6f · Yielding · 14 ran 8/14 3½ 11-6 108121B107A Mr J C Barry 10/1
08 Jul 17+26d Bellewstown Sean Rothwell Construction Handicap Hurdle (80-109) 3m · Good · 16 ran 10/16 ½ 11-7 10979B104A Mr J C Barry 12/1
12 Jun 17+87d Roscommon thetote.com Connacht National Handicap Chase 3m1f · Yielding To Soft · 16 ran PU/16 — 11-0 123—— David Mullins 16/1
17 Mar 17+12d Down Royal Daily Mirror Handicap Hurdle (80-109) 2m6f · Yielding To Soft · 14 ran 2/14 ¾ 11-3 105110B124A Ambrose McCurtin 13/2
05 Mar 17+35d Leopardstown Tri Equestrian Handicap Chase (Grade B) 2m5½f · Soft To Heavy · 10 ran 3/10 4 11-0 123106B120A David Mullins 10/1
29 Jan 17+58d Leopardstown 'Club 30' Membership Handicap Chase (0-123) 2m5f · Good · 12 ran 4/12 hd 11-9 12378B118A Donagh Meyler 13/2
2016 · 8 runs
02 Dec 16+26d Limerick Follow Limerick Races On Facebook Handicap Hurdle (80-116) 3m · Yielding · 12 ran 6/12 4½ 10-12 10568A106A Donagh Meyler 13/2
06 Nov 16+14d Cork Paddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Chase (0-150) (grade B) 3m4f · Good · 16 ran 9/16 3¾ 10-3 12650C105C Donagh Meyler 10/1
23 Oct 16+176d Aintree 188Bet Handicap Chase (Leg 7 Of The Veterans' Chase Series) Class 2 · 3m1f · Good · 10 ran 3/10 6 10-0 12783B114A Donagh Meyler 6/1
30 Apr 16+33d Punchestown Madra Irish Dog Foods Handicap Chase (0-145) 3m6f · Good To Yielding · 17 ran 7/17 1¾ 10-2 127—102A Donagh Meyler 10/1
28 Mar 16+29d Fairyhouse Boylesports Irish Grand National Chase (Grade A Extended Handicap) 3m5f · Yielding To Soft · 27 ran 5/27 6 9-8 127—115A Donagh Meyler 40/1
28 Feb 16+35d Leopardstown TRI Equestrian Handicap Chase (Grade B) 2m5½f · Soft · 13 ran 9/13 ¾ 10-8 127—109A Ger Fox 8/1
24 Jan 16+15d Leopardstown 'colours Bar' Handicap Chase (0-123) 2m5f · Soft · 12 ran 1/12 11-5 120—130A Donagh Meyler 10/1
09 Jan 16+11d Punchestown Connolly's Red Mills Amateur National For The Conyngham Cup (Q.R.) Handicap Chase 3m1f · Heavy · 6 ran 4/6 15 11-0 121—93B Mr N McParlan 6/1
2015 · 7 runs
29 Dec 15+23d Leopardstown Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-123) 2m5f · Heavy · 12 ran 2/12 5½ 11-5 119—123A Donagh Meyler 10/1
06 Dec 15+37d Punchestown 3 For 2 Festival Tickets At punchestown.com Handicap Chase 2m6f · Heavy · 14 ran 5/14 3¼ 9-11 120—114A Donagh Meyler 8/1
30 Oct 15+145d Down Royal Allianz Handicap Hurdle (80-102) 2m6f · Yielding To Soft · 15 ran 3/15 3½ 11-7 102—120A Mr J C Barry 5/2
07 Jun 15+50d Perth Range Rover Sport Handicap Chase Class 3 · 2m4f · Good · 7 ran 4/7 9 11-1 129—110A Mr J C Barry 7/2
18 Apr 15+4d Bangor-on-Dee Wrexham Lager Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Class 4 · 2m4½f · Good · 7 ran 2/7 10 11-8 120—119B Mr J C Barry 5/2F
14 Apr 15+49d Carlisle ApolloBet 50 Sign-Up Bonus Handicap Chase Class 4 · 2m4f · Good To Soft · 8 ran 1/8 11-5 120—123A Mr J C Barry 11/4J
24 Feb 15+69d Leicester Daniel Lambert Handicap Chase Class 4 · 2m4f · Soft · 5 ran 1/5 11-5 114—115B Mr J C Barry 5/1
2014 · 8 runs
17 Dec 14+19d Ludlow Alfa Aggregate Products Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Class 4 · 2m4f · Good To Soft · 10 ran 4/10 1¾ 10-11 115—106B Mr J C Barry 10/1
28 Nov 14+24d Musselburgh Donaldson Timber Engineering Ltd Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Class 4 · 2m4f · Good · 9 ran 1/9 10-9 112—125A Graham Watters 5/1
04 Nov 14+4d Fairyhouse Book Your Christmas Party At Fairyhouse December 20th Handicap Hurdle (80-102) 2m4f · Good To Yielding · 16 ran 2/16 shd 11-0 97—125A Mr J C Barry 10/1
31 Oct 14+103d Down Royal Allianz Handicap Hurdle (80-102) 2m6f · Yielding · 17 ran 6/17 10 11-0 97—92C Mr J C Barry 16/1
20 Jul 14+40d Tipperary Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-109) 2m4f · Good To Yielding · 14 ran 11/14 1½ 11-3 100—94C Mr D J Benson 12/1
10 Jun 14+32d Roscommon Castlerea Handicap Hurdle (80-109) 3m · Yielding · 16 ran 12/16 3¾ 10-13 103—88C Mr J C Barry 16/1
09 May 14+53d Cork Father's Day Racing June 15th Handicap Hurdle 2m4f · Good To Yielding · 10 ran 5/10 3½ 10-2 104—108A E J O'Connell 10/1
17 Mar 14+599d Down Royal Sean Graham Bookmakers Beginners Chase 2m4f · Yielding To Soft · 9 ran 4/9 1 11-5 ——107A Mr J C Barry 8/1
2012 · 4 runs
26 Jul 12+18d Limerick Ladies Day 14th October (c & G) Maiden Hurdle 2m4f · Good · 18 ran 1/18 11-5 ——112A Mr J C Barry 5/1
08 Jul 12+44d Limerick Bet On-Course With Tote Maiden Hurdle 2m · Good To Yielding · 18 ran 4/18 ½ 11-5 ——119A Mr J C Barry 5/1
25 May 12+67d Cork Friday July 13th BBQ Maiden Hurdle 3m · Good · 24 ran 4/24 9½ 11-5 ——104A Mr J C Barry 28/1
19 Mar 12 Limerick Tote Jackpot (c & G) Maiden Hurdle 2m3f · Soft To Heavy · 13 ran 3/13 5½ 11-9 ——114A Conor Maxwell 8/1

Quick answers

How many races has Bearly Legal won?
Bearly Legal (IRE) won 5 of 42 archived starts between 2012 and 2019, a strike rate of 11.9%. Placed 13 times in total (31% of starts).
Who trained Bearly Legal?
Bearly Legal (IRE) was trained by Karl Thornton on the most recent run on record, at Sedgefield on 3 March 2019.
Who is Bearly Legal's sire?
Bearly Legal (IRE) is by Court Cave (IRE) out of Fair Size (IRE), whose sire is Jurado.
What going does Bearly Legal prefer?
Bearly Legal (IRE) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 12 starts (16.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
What is Bearly Legal's official rating?
The most recent official rating on record is 105, from the run on 3 March 2019. The highest on record is 129.
What is Bearly Legal's sire's record?
Court Cave (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 7,953 runs since Aug 2008 (553 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 6.8% from 937.
Who are Bearly Legal's siblings?
Out of Fair Size (IRE), Bearly Legal (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Nov 2026.

Record shown from March 2012. Our archive holds racing in Great Britain, Ireland and France from January 2005. Any runs before that, or in other countries, are not in it. In-running comments are available from 2024 onward.